Daily Buzz: October 23, 2013

Today on Bruins Daily

Yes, even with the Red Sox in the World Series, we’ll be providing live tweets from tonight’s Bruins-Sabres matchup. Follow us on @BruinsDaily for updates and be sure to have your voice heard using #DailyLive in your tweets.

As bad as last year was in Buffalo, where Lindy Ruff was shown the door midway through the lockout-shortened season, things have gotten that much worse for the Blue and Gold just 10 games into the season. Under new coach Ron Rolston, the team is an abysmal 1-8-1 in their first 10 and it looks like things aren’t going to get any better. Both Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek have been the subject of many trade rumors (including one as recently as this week), while GM Darcy Regier continues to be under scrutiny in Western New York.

Yet, as part of NBCSN’s “Rivalry Wednesday”, the Sabres get another appearance on national television against the Black and Gold. The last time the B’s were on “Rivalry Wednesday” were against these same Sabres just two days after the Boston Marathon Bombings.

Despite the slow start, this is very well a trap game for the Bruins as the San Jose Sharks await their arrival for tomorrow’s contest.

Bruins linkage

Daniel Paille finds it difficult to watch his former team hit rock bottom. (Joe Haggerty/CSNNE)

The Days of Y’Orr crew previews today’s matchup the only way they can. (DOY)

Remember former Bruin Phil Kessel? Well in case you don’t, he scored a hat trick in the Leafs’ 4-2 win over the Ducks last night, and Peter Chiarelli was in attendance to see it all at the Air Canada Centre. (NHL.com)

Why Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard “Pickles” Vlasic is the best defender you never heard of. (The Hockey Writers)

Corey Crawford got the best of Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau on a penalty shot last night, and it was quite memorable for the Blackhawks goalie. (ESPN Chicago)

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